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Re: save vs except

except for; other than for

It's perhaps not so much as its 'formal', as having a literary, poetic quality to it. This is in keeping with the poetic style of writing here -
the still dark streets; and adds to the alliteration :
The streets of Toronto were quiet this morning, save for a steady stream of cabs and carsweaving their way through the still dark streets.

Re: save vs except

Originally Posted by David L.

It's perhaps not so much as its 'formal', as having a literary, poetic quality to it. This is in keeping with the poetic style of writing here -
the still dark streets; and adds to the alliteration :
The streets of Toronto were quiet this morning, save for a steady stream of cabs and carsweaving their way through the still dark streets.